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Humana Healthy Horizons is seeking a Medicaid Implementation Senior Project Manager to manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. The Medicaid Implementation Senior Project Manager work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. This role mainly focuses on the "Business" side of State Medicaid Implementations with very limited scope in the IT implementation activities. Individuals with business process change management and project management are best suited for this role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medicaid Implementation Senior Project Manager roles and responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives.
- Assists in training and perform duties as the dedicated Project Manager.
- Manages the full project life cycle, including review of various sources to assess requirements, creation of project plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budget, and facilitating project execution, deployment, and closure.
- Maintains detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists, project plans, and risk management plans.
- Provides leadership and effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders and external agencies.
- Negotiates with project stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
- Coordinates cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and company’s objectives.
- Provides functional and technical knowledge across multiple business and technical areas.
- Monitors the creation of all project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards including design documents, test plans, training materials, and operations documentation.
- Provides on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
- Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Provides status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership.
- Understands interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
- Acts as an internal quality control check for the project and participates in quality issue resolution.
- Defines the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested Medicaid Contract/RFP.
- Sets and continually manages project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders.
- Delivers appropriate and effective executive level communication.
- Ensures that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Manages project/program issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline.
USE YOUR SKILLS TO MAKE AN IMPACT
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years working in a managed care healthcare system or health plan
- 5+ years of Project Management experience working with large size initiatives.
- 2+ years of experience in Change Management.
- Possess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications, and processes.
- Experience working in Medicaid and/or Medicare.
- Experience in Claims Lifecycle Initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of leadership experience in a matrixed environment
- Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle, Waterfall, and Agile Development Methodologies.
- Experience in business operations or consulting services in a health plan.
- Experience with Smartsheet (PM tool) and/or Jira
- Experience in Process mapping and workflow design
- Experience Identifying root causes and control gaps
- Prosci, Six Sigma, and/or Project Management Institute certifications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Schedule/Time Zone: Remote: Monday through Friday - Typically, 8-5 pm (Eastern Time Zone)
- Work Location: US Nationwide
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10% to Humana office location
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
PAY RANGE
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$86,300 - $118,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
Humana Healthy Horizons is seeking a Medicaid Implementation Senior Project Manager to manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. The Medicaid Implementation Senior Project Manager work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. This role mainly focuses on the "Business" side of State Medicaid Implementations with very limited scope in the IT implementation activities. Individuals with business process change management and project management are best suited for this role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medicaid Implementation Senior Project Manager roles and responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee complex projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives.
- Assists in training and perform duties as the dedicated Project Manager.
- Manages the full project life cycle, including review of various sources to assess requirements, creation of project plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budget, and facilitating project execution, deployment, and closure.
- Maintains detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists, project plans, and risk management plans.
- Provides leadership and effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders and external agencies.
- Negotiates with project stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
- Coordinates cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and company’s objectives.
- Provides functional and technical knowledge across multiple business and technical areas.
- Monitors the creation of all project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards including design documents, test plans, training materials, and operations documentation.
- Provides on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
- Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Provides status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership.
- Understands interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
- Acts as an internal quality control check for the project and participates in quality issue resolution.
- Defines the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested Medicaid Contract/RFP.
- Sets and continually manages project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders.
- Delivers appropriate and effective executive level communication.
- Ensures that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Manages project/program issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline.
USE YOUR SKILLS TO MAKE AN IMPACT
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years working in a managed care healthcare system or health plan
- 5+ years of Project Management experience working with large size initiatives.
- 2+ years of experience in Change Management.
- Possess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications, and processes.
- Experience working in Medicaid and/or Medicare.
- Experience in Claims Lifecycle Initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of leadership experience in a matrixed environment
- Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle, Waterfall, and Agile Development Methodologies.
- Experience in business operations or consulting services in a health plan.
- Experience with Smartsheet (PM tool) and/or Jira
- Experience in Process mapping and workflow design
- Experience Identifying root causes and control gaps
- Prosci, Six Sigma, and/or Project Management Institute certifications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Schedule/Time Zone: Remote: Monday through Friday - Typically, 8-5 pm (Eastern Time Zone)
- Work Location: US Nationwide
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10% to Humana office location
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
PAY RANGE
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$86,300 - $118,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in implementation project manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience managing software or systems implementation projects end to end
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
- Experience with ERP, CRM, or SaaS platforms like Salesforce, SAP, Workday, or NetSuite
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred or required
- Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Implementation Project Manager Job Search
Quantify your rollout outcomes specifically
Hiring managers for implementation roles want deployment numbers, not job descriptions. List how many clients you onboarded, how many sites went live, or how far under budget you finished. Vague claims about managing projects get skipped.
Certify in the platform you deploy
Employers hiring implementation project managers for Salesforce, SAP, Workday, or ServiceNow want platform-specific credentials. A PMP alone is often not enough. Add the vendor certification that matches the technology stack in your target job listings.
Target openings by deployment method
Filter your search by terms like ERP implementation, SaaS onboarding, or systems migration rather than just job title. Companies post these roles under different names, and matching your search to the deployment type surfaces relevant openings faster.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists implementation project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep a go-live scenario for interviews
Almost every interview for this role includes a scenario question about a failed or delayed go-live. Prepare a specific example covering what broke, how you escalated, and what the final outcome was. Vague answers here consistently eliminate candidates.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, ask how many simultaneous implementations you'd own, whether a team supports you, and how success is measured at 90 days. Implementation roles vary sharply in scope, and that variance matters more than title when comparing offers.
Implementation Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most implementation project managers?
The companies hiring the most implementation project managers right now include INTROL, ADP, and Walmart, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at enterprise software vendors and large healthcare IT consultancies.
How many implementation project manager jobs are remote?
About 85% of implementation project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in technology project management. Sub-specializations in SaaS onboarding and cloud migrations tend to offer the highest share of fully remote arrangements, while on-site ERP rollouts still require regular client travel.
How do you become an implementation project manager?
Start by building experience in a supporting role such as implementation analyst, business analyst, or project coordinator on a software deployment team. Earn a project management certification like a PMP or a vendor-specific credential in a major platform. Then move into a junior implementation project manager role where you own smaller deployments end to end before taking on full client implementations independently.
Can you get hired as an implementation project manager with little experience?
Yes, entry-level implementation project manager roles exist, but they typically require some adjacent experience. Employers hiring junior candidates look for backgrounds in technical support, business analysis, or customer success where you interfaced with software deployments. Vendor certifications in platforms like Salesforce or Workday compensate for limited years of experience and signal you can get up to speed quickly on the technical side.
What does the implementation project manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on your deployment methodology and client communication style, and at least one scenario-based round where you walk through a past implementation. Some employers add a case exercise asking you to build a project plan or diagnose a mock go-live issue. Final rounds often include a panel with members from sales, product, or the client success team.
Where can I find and apply to implementation project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to implementation project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your experience and platform focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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